This list is wonderful. Mods, please sticky this so EA will take notice (hah, yeah right*).
I was about to make a thread about the census myself. I was thinking it would be helpful (especially during events such as this THOH) if under the character and task, it could just show the time remaining on the task. 0:00 would mean complete.
I also agree wholeheartedly with the road/pavement size and positioning. And parking lots and benches should be 360. Although with the benches, they would need to create new animations for character's tasks, such as feed the birds. But I would still love it. Imagine four benches around a campfire or a fountain.
Ground cover! Dirt roads! The tiniest things would make us sooo happy!
Great list, OP!
*About EA, not the mods.